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2005 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 30 · #244 overall

Noah Herron Northwestern Draft

Noah Herron was drafted No. 244 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#244
Round
7
Draft class
2005
NFL games
23
Career AV
331st at Northwestern

The pick

How Noah Herron came off the board in 2005.

Drafted by

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rd 7, Pick 30 · #244 overall · AFC North

Full 2005 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Northwestern Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
5'11" · 224 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 227 prospect50.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
23
Career approximate value
331st among Northwestern picks
Final season
20061 years after the draft

Around pick 244

Who came off the board on either side of Noah Herron.

#242 Scott Mruczkowski C · LAC Bowling Green #243 Anthony Davis RB · IND Wisconsin #245 Kurt Campbell DB · GB UAlbany #246 Will Whitticker G · GB Michigan State

Northwestern in the 2005 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#28 Luis Castillo DE · LAC Northwestern #93 Trai Essex T · PIT Northwestern

Other RB picks from Northwestern

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#310 Bob Christian RB · ATL · 1991 Northwestern #251 Justin Jackson RB · LAC · 2018 Northwestern #105 Darnell Autry RB · CHI · 1997 Northwestern #112 Sean Bennett RB · NYG · 1999 Northwestern #176 Evan Hull RB · IND · 2023 Northwestern #248 Byron Sanders RB · CHI · 1989 Northwestern

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Noah Herron in the 2005 NFL Draft

Noah Herron is a Running back out of Northwestern selected No. 244 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Noah Herron drafted?

Noah Herron was selected No. 244 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/noah-herron.

What college did Noah Herron play for?

Noah Herron played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.

How did Noah Herron's NFL career turn out?

23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/noah-herron.